Canopius boosts global property team

Canopius has appointed Derek Hansen to the team as direct & facultative underwriter, reporting to Mike Duffy, divisional underwriter, global property.

In a broking career spanning 25 years, Hansen has worked in the UK and US markets with leading firms including Marsh, Price Forbes and, most recently as a partner with Lloyd and Partners, where he led the 20 strong property team.

Tim Carroll, underwriting director of Canopius, said: “With his extensive industry knowledge and with a long history as a well regarded figure in the Direct and Facultative Property market, Derek will be a great asset to the development of our Global Property business, bringing further depth to our experienced team.”